The statistics are sobering indeed. It is predicted one in seven men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. And yet if caught early, prostate cancer is not a death sentence. That is why is so imperative that men-starting at age 40-certainly by 50-get their PSA checked. PSA is a simple blood test. The test could save your life. And thanks to the invaluable services offered at the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre, thousands of men have achieved successful health outcomes. The centre relies solely on donor dollars and does not receive any government funding. That is why events such as the Remington Charity Golf Classic-now in its ninth year-are so vital to the centre and its clients.
More than $3 million has been raised since the tournament’s inception-$400,000 this year alone. A rather blustery and chilly day certainly didn’t dampen spirits at the 9th annual held Aug 17 at Stewart Creek. Terrific live and silent auction items, a raffle of a seven-night experience at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Resort with a Resort Gift Card and airfare for 2, the Birchwood shoot-out and fabulous food ensured all who participated had a wonderful day on the links. Kudos to auctioneer Danny Hooper on garnering top dollars for the live auction items.
And good on you sentiments go out to Remington Charity Golf Classic founders-the two Randy’s- Magnussen and Remington for your invaluable gifts of time and treasure. Two thumbs up as well to the tireless volunteer committee: Cody Clayton, Darwin Flathers, Carl Cheverie, David Routledge, Alex Wong and Garry Holbrook.
Others participating in the SRO tournament included: Prostate Cancer Centre executive director Pam Heard with colleague Linda MacNaughton and past board chair Mike Wilson; renowned urologist Dr. Eric Hyndman; Colliers International Calgary president Randy Fennessey; Birchwood president Jeff Cheverie (and here, I must salute Jeff’s father Carl who won the $5K Birchwood shoot-out and promptly donated his winnings to the centre); Oxford Properties’ Paige Magnussen and Christine White; Lafarge Canada vice-president/general manger Bob Spence; and Marmot Construction’s Todd Gardiner.

Marmot Construction’s Todd Gardiner (left) and Lafarge Canada vice- president/general manager Bob Spence had a great day on the links at Stewart Creek Aug 17 participating in the Remington Charity Golf Classic. The SRO tournament raised an impressive $400,000 for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre.

The Remington Charity Golf Classic held Aug 17 at Stewart Creek was an enormous success and raised $400,000 for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre. Pictured with the Birchwood shoot out finalist listing is Stewart Creek’s Sarah Horne.

The Remington Charity Golf Classic has been a god-send for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre and has raised more than $3 million since its inception 9 years ago. Pictured at the 9th annual held Aug 17 at Stewart Creek are tournament founders Randy Magnussen (left) and Remington’s Randy Remington.

Among those taking part in the hugely successful 9th annual Remington Charity Classic held Aug 17 at Stewart Creek were renowned urologist Dr. Eric Hyndman (left) and Colliers International Calgary president Randy Fennessey. The tournament raised $400,000 for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre.

The 9th annual Remington Charity Classic held Aug 17 at Stewart Creek was a great success and raised $400,000 for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre thanks in part to Carl Cheverie (left) who donated his $5,000 Birchwood shoot-out winnings to the centre. Joining Cheverie are his son, Birchwood president Jeff Cheverie and tournament committee member Alex Wong. Birchwood put up the $5K prize.

All smiles at the 9th annual Remington Charity Classic held Aug 17 at Stewart Creek are Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre past board chair Mike Wilson and centre executive director Pam Heard. The tournament was a great success and raised $400,000 for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre.

All smiles at the 9th annual Remington Charity Classic held Aug 17 at Stewart Creek are tournament co-founder Randy Magnussen with his daughter Paige Magnussen (left) and Oxford Properties’ Christine White.
